Schererville Criminal Records Search

Criminal court records for Schererville are filed through the Lake County Clerk's Office. There is no separate criminal court in Schererville. All felony and misdemeanor cases go through the Lake County Circuit and Superior Courts. The main clerk's office is at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point. You can search Schererville criminal court records for free on the state MyCase portal or visit the clerk's office in person. Phone and mail requests for copies of criminal case documents are accepted too.

Lake County Clerk for Schererville Criminal Records

All criminal court records from Schererville are maintained by the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk's office is at 2293 North Main Street in Crown Point. Schererville is in the southern part of Lake County, close to Crown Point. The clerk handles criminal case files, civil records, and all other court documents for every case in Lake County.

The Schererville town website provides links to local departments and town services.

Walk-in service is available Monday through Friday during business hours. The phone number for the Lake County clerk is 219-755-3030. Schererville has its own police department for law enforcement, but the police do not keep court records. All criminal case records are county records held by the clerk. Lake County is one of the most populated counties in Indiana, so the clerk processes a large volume of filings each year.

Lake County courts fall under the Indiana Judicial system. The Indiana courts page for Lake County has info on all court divisions and judges.

Search Schererville Criminal Court Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal is the fastest way to look up criminal court records from Schererville. The free tool covers all Lake County courts. Type in a name or case number to find criminal cases. The system shows charges, hearing dates, status, and docket entries. Some court documents are posted as links in the case summary at no charge.

Search Schererville criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey case management system.

No account is needed. Anyone can search for public, non-confidential case info. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 and Indiana Supreme Court rules control what is available. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases are typically available to view and download. If a document is not posted, it is not available through MyCase. Contact the Lake County clerk for records not online.

Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions.

Schererville Criminal Court System

Lake County has a Circuit Court and several Superior Court divisions for criminal cases. All felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from Schererville are processed by these county courts. There is no city-level court for criminal matters. The prosecutor files charges under IC 35-34. Cases are assigned to a court division. Hearings and trials take place at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point.

The clerk records each step from the first filing through the final judgment. All divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System. So every criminal case from Schererville appears in one search on MyCase. Whether the case went through Circuit Court or any Superior Court division, you find it in the same place.

Schererville borders Crown Point, Merrillville, and Highland. All of these towns are in Lake County and share the same court system for criminal matters.

Criminal Court Records Fees in Schererville

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies. Copies are $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification costs $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The Lake County clerk accepts cash and money orders. Credit and debit cards may carry a convenience fee of 2.5% to 3.5%. Personal checks are usually not accepted.

Searching MyCase is free. You only pay for printed copies or certified documents. Court fines for Schererville criminal cases can be paid online at public.courts.in.gov/pay.

Note: Call the Lake County clerk at 219-755-3030 to check payment methods first.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Schererville

There are several ways to get criminal court records from Schererville. The online method via MyCase is the fastest for basic case data. For certified copies or full case files, go to the Lake County Government Center at 2293 N Main Street in Crown Point. Walk in with the case number or person's name. Staff can search and make copies during business hours.

Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Lake County Clerk, 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and payment. Processing time depends on how busy the office is.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may limit which records are available. Expunged cases are removed from public access on MyCase and at the clerk's office. For legal questions about records or expungement, Indiana Legal Help has free resources. The Self-Service Legal Center offers court forms and guides.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Schererville. The county where the case was filed determines which clerk holds the criminal court records.